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Feb 15, 2023: Picayune Item: Mississippi Elections 2023: Breakdown of State Senate
Given the circumstances of almost every Mississippi Senate seat being safe for either Republicans or Democrats, the most interesting story lines may occur in the primaries. In Senate District 1 in DeSoto County, incumbent Republican Michael McLendon has drawn as a challenger in Steve Hopkins. Hopkins is vacating his seat in the Mississippi House to challenge McLendon. Another DeSoto seat that has drawn a primary contest is Senate District 19, where incumbent Republican Kevin Blackwell has drawn a challenge from Walter Hopper.
Given the circumstances of almost every Mississippi Senate seat being safe for either Republicans or Democrats, the most interesting story lines may occur in the primaries. In Senate District 1 in DeSoto County, incumbent Republican Michael McLendon has drawn as a challenger in Steve Hopkins. Hopkins is vacating his seat in the Mississippi House to challenge McLendon. Another DeSoto seat that has drawn a primary contest is Senate District 19, where incumbent Republican Kevin Blackwell has drawn a challenge from Walter Hopper.
Jan 18. 2023: Desoto County News: Hosemann: Legislation aims to stabilize hospitals, grow healthcare workforce
Four bills pending in Senate committees are aimed at helping stabilize hospitals and growing the healthcare workforce in Mississippi. Chief among them is Senate Bill 2372, authored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell (R-Southaven), which creates a program to provide $80 million in grants to hospitals based on a number of licensed beds and care.
Four bills pending in Senate committees are aimed at helping stabilize hospitals and growing the healthcare workforce in Mississippi. Chief among them is Senate Bill 2372, authored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell (R-Southaven), which creates a program to provide $80 million in grants to hospitals based on a number of licensed beds and care.
Jan 13, 2022: The Fresh Toast: Mississippi Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Despite Gov.’s Opposition To Allowable Amounts
A new bill to legalize medical marijuana was introduced in Mississippi on Tuesday and on Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee approved the measure by a voice vote. The bill is expected to be taken up on the floor as soon as Thursday, reported Marijuana Moment. A medical cannabis program could start in 2022.
SB 2095, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell (R), would allow patients with about two dozen specific medical conditions (such as cancer, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, muscular dystrophy, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, Alzheimer’s, as well as chronic medical conditions) to qualify for medical marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation.
Jan 4, 2022: Clarion Ledger: Cutting income tax top priority for Mississippi leaders in 2022. Medicaid expansion unlikely.
Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Southaven is authoring the senate's medical marijuana bill. Efforts to reach Blackwell were unsuccessful Tuesday afternoon.
Blackwell previously told the Clarion Ledger he expected the bill to pass early in the session.
Oct 20, 2021: Super Talk: Senator Kevin Blackwell details latest changes to medical marijuana bill
State lawmakers received an updated draft of a medical marijuana bill Monday afternoon. Senator Kevin Blackwell joined SuperTalk Mississippi this morning to discuss the multitude of changes.
A new bill to legalize medical marijuana was introduced in Mississippi on Tuesday and on Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee approved the measure by a voice vote. The bill is expected to be taken up on the floor as soon as Thursday, reported Marijuana Moment. A medical cannabis program could start in 2022.
SB 2095, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell (R), would allow patients with about two dozen specific medical conditions (such as cancer, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, muscular dystrophy, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, Alzheimer’s, as well as chronic medical conditions) to qualify for medical marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation.
Jan 4, 2022: Clarion Ledger: Cutting income tax top priority for Mississippi leaders in 2022. Medicaid expansion unlikely.
Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Southaven is authoring the senate's medical marijuana bill. Efforts to reach Blackwell were unsuccessful Tuesday afternoon.
Blackwell previously told the Clarion Ledger he expected the bill to pass early in the session.
Oct 20, 2021: Super Talk: Senator Kevin Blackwell details latest changes to medical marijuana bill
State lawmakers received an updated draft of a medical marijuana bill Monday afternoon. Senator Kevin Blackwell joined SuperTalk Mississippi this morning to discuss the multitude of changes.
Nov 6, 2019: Commercial Appeal: Mississippi elections: Here's who won in DeSoto County, statewide races
State Senate District 19: Incumbent Republican Sen. Kevin Blackwell also held off a challenge from Democrat Dianne Black. Blackwell earned 64% of the vote.
State Senate District 19: Incumbent Republican Sen. Kevin Blackwell also held off a challenge from Democrat Dianne Black. Blackwell earned 64% of the vote.
Jan 28, 2016: DeSoto Times: Parker, Massey, Blackwell named to key posts
Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Olive Branch, was named as vice chairman of the Insurance Committee and was named to several other posts as well.
Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Olive Branch, was named as vice chairman of the Insurance Committee and was named to several other posts as well.
Jan 15, 2016: DeSoto Times-Tribune: Standstill at Capitol
Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Olive Branch, agreed. "It would be nice to be actually working on something," Blackwell said. "We are meeting a lot of new people, which is important. There are a number of folks interested in filing bills but we would like to know what the committee makeup will be."
Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Olive Branch, agreed. "It would be nice to be actually working on something," Blackwell said. "We are meeting a lot of new people, which is important. There are a number of folks interested in filing bills but we would like to know what the committee makeup will be."
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Dec 31, 2012: Desoto Times Tribune: Blackwell seeks Senate post
Kevin Blackwell, chairman of the DeSoto County Republican Party, is seeking the District 19 State Senate seat which will be vacated by Sen. Merle Flowers, R-Southaven, who is retiring in July so that he can spend more time with his family. |
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Kevin Blackwell is a successful small business owner being the founder, owner and/or co-owner of three Limited Liability Companies: DeSoto Imaging & Diagnostics dba DeSoto Imaging Specialists, a radiological diagnostic imaging company; DeSoto Medical Plaza a multi-tenant medical office complex; and The Wine Cellar.
Kevin has been a lifelong conservative and Republican. He is serving his second term as Chairman of the DeSoto County Republican Party, serves on the Board of the DeSoto County Republican Club, is a member of the DeSoto County Conservative Coalition, and a member of the Marshall County Republican Club. Kevin was honored in 2012 by being elected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Kevin’s collegiate achievements include an Associate in Arts degree from San Diego Mesa College, a Bachelor of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Health Services Management from National University, and a Master of Science in Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Medical College of Virginia. |
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